Pays $85/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (34 jobs) · Above average in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (4.8/10, vs 3,656 in this specialty)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
About the Role
Per diem respiratory therapist in Redding, CA. Days or nights available. $85/hr. Requires CA RCP license, RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and 1 year acute care experience.
Join Premiere Healthcare Staffing as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem in Redding, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $85/hr.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Premiere Healthcare Staffing as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by providers. They must also manage patient assessment, care planning, and documentation while potentially serving as a lead practitioner during their shift.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certified by the NBRC. Additionally, the role requires BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the AHA, along with at least one year of acute care experience.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
In California, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$97k across 172 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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